Diesel Renault Scenic: MOT pass rate
63.2% of diesel Renault Scenics pass the MOT first time, measured across 23,598 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 87,943.
Diesel against the other Renault Scenic versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 63.2% | 23,598 |
| Petrol | 61.6% | 13,661 |
| All Renault Scenic | 62.6% | 37,281 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Renault Scenic specifically, diesel is the strongest at 63.2%, and this diesel version sits 0.6 points above the 62.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Renault Scenic had covered 87,943 miles at test, against 83,135 for the petrol. That is above average, the point where suspension bushes, drop links and exhaust corrosion start showing up as advisories before they become failures.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Renault Scenic page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Renault Scenic fuel types
- Petrol Renault Scenic - 61.6%